狐臭 (hú chòu) — body odor (bromhidrosis)
Definition
A medical-leaning term for strong underarm body odor, more clinical than everyday 味儿. Refers specifically to bromhidrosis rather than general smell.
noun
body odor (bromhidrosis)
Examples
- 狐臭，。Tā yǒu hú chòu, píng shí xū yào yòng zhǐ hàn jì.He has body odor and usually needs to use antiperspirant.
- 狐臭，。hú chòu Shì tiān shēng de, hěn nán wán quán zhì yù.Body odor is congenital and difficult to cure completely.
- 狐臭。Hěn duō rén yīn wèi hú chòu gǎn dào zì bēi.Many people feel inferior because of body odor.
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